Atlantic White Tern vs Cabot's Tern
Gygis alba в сравнении с Thalasseus acuflavidus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Atlantic White Tern | Cabot's Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Gygis alba | Thalasseus acuflavidus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 50,4 cm (19.8 in) | — |
| Масса | 138,0 g (4.87 oz) | 220,25 g (7.77 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Atlantic White Tern
Not Evaluated
Cabot's Tern
About These Birds
Atlantic White Tern
Atlantic White Tern: 28–33 cm, wingspan 76–87 cm, ethereally white seabird with blue-grey bill, blue orbital ring, and large dark eyes. Breeds on tropical Atlantic islands including Ascension and Saint Helena; related species widespread across the Indo-Pacific. Nests on bare branches with no nest material. Feeds on small fish near the surface.
Cabot's Tern
Cabot's Tern, 36–41 cm, closely resembles Sandwich Tern and was recently split; breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, wintering to South America. Black cap, yellow-tipped black bill. Coastal piscivore; plunge-dives in shallow bays and lagoons.